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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD SCOTTSDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 48
A Regular
Meeting of the Governing Board of the Scottsdale Unified School District,
#48, Maricopa County, was called to order at 7:05 PM, at the Scottsdale
School District Education Center Board Room, 3811 North 44th
Street, Phoenix, Arizona. President
Carey called upon Mrs. Newby to lead the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance. Board Members
in attendance were Thomas C. Carey, President; Shari Avianantos; David R.
Goldstaub; and Barbara A. Newby.
Sandra Zapien-Ferrero, Clerk, was absent. Superintendent Barbara F. Erwin, and Attorney Jack LaSota were
also present. A quorum was
present. President Carey welcomed
approximately 75 visitors. President Carey
recognized three District teachers who will represent Scottsdale Public
Schools this fall in foreign lands under two different Fulbright
programs. Colleen Kane, Arcadia High
School, was awarded a Fulbright grant; Brian Quinn, Desert Mountain High
School, and Anne Hanson, Ingleside Middle School, were both named Fulbright
Memorial Fund Scholars. President
Carey introduced the teachers and presented each with a certificate of
excellence. Mrs. Goldstaub
moved to approve the Agenda. Mrs.
Avianantos seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 4 – 0. Public
Comments
Michelle Kelley spoke in support of block scheduling at Desert Mountain High School. Kim Abbs spoke in support of block scheduling at Desert Mountain High School. Ginny Neri spoke in support of block scheduling at Desert Mountain High School. Pauline Bowie spoke about concerns regarding the gifted student program in middle schools. Lori Rubin-Williamson spoke in support of the gifted student program and thanked the Board and Administration for hiring Kim Lansdowne, the Gifted Coordinator. Peter Lane spoke in support of the gifted student program in middle schools. Karen Mealha spoke in support of Cheyenne Traditional
School and her concerns with unauthorized review of registration forms. Mary Sanicola spoke in regard to open enrollment procedures at Cheyenne Traditional School. Kelly Harcus spoke in support of the teaching staff at Cheyenne Traditional School. Sue Sandblom spoke in support of an addition to Mountainside Middle School as part of the Bond Election package. Patricia O’Neil spoke in support of Cheyenne Traditional School and dissemination of information from the Cheyenne Expansion Planning Team committee. Jo Gronley spoke in support of Cheyenne Traditional School. Fran Kaplan spoke in support of Cheyenne Traditional School. Kimberly Graunke spoke in support of the traditional philosophy at Cheyenne. Jim Duchene spoke in support of Cheyenne Traditional School. Nancy Buel spoke in support of Cheyenne Traditional School. Tobi Hollingsworth gave a presentation on the history of Cheyenne Traditional School and thanked the Board for traditional choice. Ellen Versen spoke in support of Cheyenne Traditional School and thanked the Board for traditional choice. Mauri Collins spoke in support of Cheyenne Traditional School and also addressed misconceptions about the Cheyenne Expansion Planning Team committee meetings. President Carey read into the record a statement from Andrea McNeeley, who could not be present at this evening’s meeting. Ms. McNeeley’s statement concerned, what she felt, were improprieties committed by some members of the Cheyenne Expansion Planning Team and asked for them to be disbanded immediately. Mary Inoue urged the Board to approve the inclusion in the Bond package the expansion to Mountainside Middle School. Molly Holzer spoke in support of the inclusion in the Bond package of the expansion to Mountainside Middle School. Carol Gasten spoke in support of the inclusion in the Bond package of the expansion to Mountainside Middle School. Vicki Randall spoke in support of block scheduling and training at Desert Mountain High School. C.A. Larson spoke in support of block scheduling at Desert Mountain High School. Mr. Carey thanked the public for sharing their views on instructional issues, a matter that he has been anxious to see discussed since he became a member of this Governing Board. Information/Discussion Items Item VIII. A. Construction Update. Mr. Bill Johnson, Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Operations introduced Mr. John Danielson, Jacobs Engineering, who gave a School Facilities Board status update, and Kent Bosworth, 3D/International, who gave a status report on projects under construction in the District. Item VIII. B. Presentation of Cheyenne Traditional School Philosophy and Open Enrollment Considerations for 2002-2003. Mr. John Biera, Acting Principal at Cheyenne Traditional School, presented information on Cheyenne Traditional School and discussed with the Board the direction the Board would like to see Cheyenne continue. Mrs. Newby stated that there was no official action taken on Cheyenne in 1995; that the Board discussed Cheyenne philosophy at a Work/Study, and further noted that during that period of time, the Board did not take action at a Work/Study session. The Board also discussed choice policy and the lack of a procedure to put that policy into action. Open enrollment was also addressed, with Mr. Goldstaub stating that the same procedure should be District wide. Dr. Erwin stated that she wanted to publicly thank John Biera for stepping in as Acting Principal. Dr. Erwin also reiterated the Board’s directions: 1. Continue to operate under the traditional philosophy as presented to the Board in 1995, making sure we do not violate current SUSD goals, missions, and/or policies and procedures. 2. Mr. Biera will continue to staff Cheyenne and interview for a principal. 3. Set a minimum of 25 or more students to fill a grade level. 4. Continue current open enrollment policy for 2001-2002. Bring forth an action item to the Board at a later date on open enrollment policy for 2002-2003. 5. Choice procedure needs to be developed and brought to the Board for action. Item VIII. C. Presentation of Curricular Issues at the Secondary Level. Dr. Michael Wolf, Executive Director of Secondary Education, introduced the five high school principals, John Kriekard, Chaparral; Herman Serignese, Desert Mountain; Mike Carden, Saguaro, Sue Bradley, Coronado; and Jim Lee, Arcadia, who gave presentations to the Board on the current grading system (John Kriekard); and block scheduling (Herman Serignese). Kim Lansdowne, the District’s gifted and talented coordinator, and Katie Cavanagh, principal of Mountainside Middle School, gave a report to the Board on the gifted student program. Information/Action Item Item IX. A. Propose Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Expenditure Budget, Set Public Hearing and Adoption Date. Mr. Bob Flach, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, discussed with the Board the proposed 2001-02 Expenditure Budget. The Board discussed a date for the public hearing. It was decided that July 9, 2001 would be an acceptable date. Mr. Goldstaub moved that the Governing Board approve the fiscal year 2001-02 proposed expenditure budget as presented and call for a public hearing and Board meeting on July 9, 2001 at 7:00 PM, for the purpose of presenting for adoption the 2001-02 proposed budget for the consideration of the residents and taxpayers of the District. Mrs. Newby seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a vote of 4 – 0. Action Items Item X. A. Approval of Resolution Calling for Bond Election November 2001. Mr. Bob Flach discussed with the Board the six different options for the Bond Election. Mr. Goldstaub moved that this Board adopt the following projects for the November 6, 2001 Bond Election. The repair and replacement of Coronado High School, Arcadia High School, Saguaro High School and Chaparral High School, the building of High School 6, additions to Mountainside Middle School, and the Sierra Vista Academy (Plan 6), in an amount not to exceed $155 million. This deletes a portion of what the Board voted on June 5, 2001, the gymnasiums at Ingleside and Mohave Middle Schools. Mrs. Avianantos seconded the motion. Mrs. Newby
stated she will not be supporting Plan #6, as it has become even less
palatable than it was at the last Board Meeting, with the deletion of the
gymnasiums at Ingleside and Mohave Middle Schools, which would bring them up
to standard. Mrs. Newby felt the
approval of Plan 6 sent a bad message to the older portion of the
District. Mr. Goldstaub
stated he wished to thank Bill Johnson and Bob Flach for all the work they
put into getting this Bond package to the Board in such a short amount of
time. President Carey
called for the vote. The motion was
approved with a vote of 3 – 1. Mrs.
Newby voted nay. Item X. B.
Approval of Capital Override. The
Board discussed the Capital Override for Plan #6 with Mr. Flach. Discussion ensued on the amount of the
annual override. Mr. Goldstaub
moved that this Board place on the ballot November 6, 2001, an annual Capital
Override in the amount of $10,107,459.
Mrs. Avianantos seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 4 – 0. Item X. C. Approval of M&O Overrides. Mr. Flach provided the Board with information on the M&O Override for 2001. Mr. Flach stated the amount listed in the Agenda, $9,853,059, was incorrect. The correct amount of the M&O Override should be $9,887,247. Mr. Goldstaub
moved to place on the ballot November 6, 2001, a renewal of the M&O
Override in the amount of $9,887,247
per year, representing 10% of the revenue control limit. Mrs. Avianantos seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 4 – 0. Consent
Agenda
Item XI. A.
Acceptance of Gifts -$123,309.60 Item XI. B.
Acceptance of School Deficiencies Project Item XI. C.
Accounts Payable Vouchers Item XI. D.
Appointment of Assistant Student Activities Treasurers Item XI. E.
Approval of Additional Architectural Services to Gould Evans Associates, L.C. Item XI. F. Approval
of Additional Architectural Services to The Stichler Group Item XI. G.
Approval of Appointment for Self-Insurance Retention Trust Trustee Item XI. H.
Approval of Flight Center at Coronado High School Item XI. I.
Approval of Hearing Officer’s Recommendations Item XI. J.
Approval of Minutes of the June 5, 2001 Regular Governing Board Meeting –
Work/Study Item XI. K.
Approval of Minutes of the June 5, 2001 Special Board Meeting Item XI. L.
Approval of Readmission for Student #135324 and Student #112997 Item XI. M.
Approval of Renewal of Contracts - Corrected Item XI. N. Approval of Renewal of Intergovernmental Agreement for School Lunch Program 2001-2002 Item XI. O.
Approval to Increase Prior Board Authorization to Ry-Tan Construction Item XI. P.
Approval to Lease Storage Containers Through MOHAVE Contract Item XI. Q.
Approval to Purchase Athletic Equipment Through GPPCS Item XI. R.
Approval to Purchase Carrier Services Through State Contract Item XI. S.
Approval to Purchase Network Integration Services Through MOHAVE Contract Item XI. T.
Approval to Purchase Paging and Sound Systems Through MOHAVE Contract Item XI. U.
Approval to Purchase Stadium Seating for Coronado High School Through MOHAVE
Contract Item XI. V.
Approval to Purchase Tires and Tubes Through State Contract Item XI. W.
Approve the Purchase of Science Equipment and Supplies Through GPPCS Item XI. X.
Arizona Middle School Mathematics and Science Initiative Grant Item XI. Y.
Authorization to Purchase Fuel Through State Contract Item XI. Z. Authorize
Procurement and Signature Authority to Superintendent Item XI. AA.
Award of Bid #1186, Air Filters Districtwide Item XI. BB.
Award of RFP #1104, Facilities Master Plan Development Item XI. CC.
Award of RFP #1161, Foods, Prepared & Individual Pizza Item XI. DD.
Award of RFP #1162, Foods, Fresh Produce Item XI. EE.
Award of RFP #1196, Foods, Fresh Bread and Fresh Bagels Item XI. FF.
Call for Bid for Whiteboards, Chalkboards and Bulletin Boards Item XI. GG.
Cancellation of Issuance of RFP #1109, Internet Based Enrollment and
Information System Item XI. HH.
Cancellation of RFP for Wellness Health Screening Program Item XI. II.
Extension of RFP #1004 to Meeks Technology Group for Technology Services Item XI. JJ.
Issuance of RFP for Library Print and Non-Print Materials Item XI. KK.
Payroll Vouchers Item XI. LL.
Personnel Actions Item XI. MM.
Plant Fund Budget - Amended Item XI. NN.
Student Activities Statement as of April 30, 2001 Item XI. OO.
Teacher Employment Agreement Item XI. PP.
Transfer of Funds from Plant Fund to Insurance Trust Dr. Erwin noted
that there was a correction to Item XI. M. Renewal of Contracts. RFP/IFB 0191-01, Copperstate Fire
Protection, Inc., the company was bought out by another; therefore, the
vendor’s name was changed to Intellisuc. Mrs. Newby
moved to approve the Consent Agenda and asked that Item XI. MM. Plant Fund
Budget, and Item XI. PP. Transfer of Funds from Plant Fund to Insurance Trust
be pulled and heard separately. Mr.
Goldstaub seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 4 – 0. Consent Agenda Item XI. MM. Plant Fund Budget. Discussion ensued on School Based Rental
Alloc (Allocation), an item listed as part of the Plant Fund Budget. Mr. Flach explained that this item has
been part of previous budgets, and if the Board desired, could be deleted
from the 2001-2002 Proposed Budget without any consequences. Discussion also ensued on the item,
Insurance Trust Fund. Mrs. Newby
moved that the Governing Board approve the Plant Fund Plan for expenditures
for the remainder of the 2000-2001 and for the 2001-2002 school year with the
exception of the School Based Rental Allocation in the amount of $250,000 for
the 2001-2002 school year, but leave that line item amount in the budget for
the 2000-2001 school year. Mr.
Goldstaub seconded the motion. The motion was
approved with a vote of 4 – 0. Consent Agenda Item XI. PP. Transfer of Funds from
Plant Fund to Insurance Trust. Mrs.
Newby moved that the Governing Board approve the transfer of $2 million this
year prior to June 30, 2001 from the Plant Fund to the Insurance Trust Fund
as indicated on the previous agreement.
Mrs. Avianantos seconded the motion. Discussion
ensued on the amount of monies being transferred into the Insurance
Trust. Also, mentioned in the Background
information is an indication of an attached report, which Mr. Flach
distributed to the Board Members.
Also discussed was a timeline for when the Insurance Trust Fund will
be self-sufficient. The motion was
approved with a vote of 4 – 0. Dates
of Upcoming Board Meetings and District Events
Monday, July 9,
2001, 7:00 PM, Special Board Meeting, Budget Hearing Tuesday, August
21, 2001, 7:00 PM, Regular Governing Board Meeting At 1:32 AM,
June 20, 2001, Mr. Goldstaub moved to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Newby seconded the motion. The motion to
adjourn was approved with a vote of 4 – 0. Dated this 20th
day of June 2001. The Governing Board of the Scottsdale
Unified School District #48 ABSENT Thomas
C. Carey, President Sandra
Zapien-Ferrero, Clerk Shari
Avianantos David
R. Goldstaub
Barbara
A. Newby |
Recognition Motion #235Approval
of Agenda Public Comment Public Comment - Continued Information/DiscussionConstruction
Update Visitors Cheyenne
Traditional School Philosophy Presentation
of Curricular Issues Information/ActionFiscal
Year 2001-02 Expenditure Budget, Set Public Hearing and Adoption Date Motion #236Approval
of Proposed Fiscal 2001-02 Expenditure Budget Motion #237Approval
of Resolution Calling for Bond Election November 2001. Capital
Override Motion #238Approval
of Capital Override for 2001 M&O
Override Correction Motion #239Approval
of M&O Override Consent Agenda Consent Agenda – Continued Motion #240Approval
of Consent Agenda Plant Fund Budget Motion #241Approval
of Plant Fund Budget Motion #242Approval
of Transfer of Funds from Plant Fund to Insurance Trust Dates of Upcoming Board Meetings Motion #243Adjournment |
